Medical Laboratory Scientist salary
The median medical laboratory scientist pay is $39.46 per hour, or about $82,077 a year, based on 294 postings with published pay from 53 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 294roles with published pay
- $39.46median pay per hour
- $29–$56typical published range
- 53employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32.67 | $67,945 |
| 25th percentile | $36.36 | $75,634 |
| Median | $39.46 | $82,077 |
| 75th percentile | $47.16 | $98,093 |
| 90th percentile | $58.76 | $122,221 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $29.75 per hour, about $61,890 a year, across 343,040 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $40.70 | $84,660 | 18,500 |
| Rhode Island | $39.05 | $81,220 | 1,130 |
| New Hampshire | $38.57 | $80,220 | 650 |
| Oregon | $38.29 | $79,640 | 3,020 |
| District of Columbia | $37.81 | $78,630 | 970 |
| Vermont | $36.75 | $76,430 | 490 |
| Connecticut | $36.16 | $75,200 | 3,850 |
| Minnesota | $35.98 | $74,840 | 6,010 |
| California | $34.58 | $71,920 | 29,460 |
| Massachusetts | $33.54 | $69,760 | 12,780 |
| Washington | $33.01 | $68,650 | 7,740 |
| Delaware | $32.23 | $67,040 | 590 |
| Maine | $32.23 | $67,040 | 1,240 |
| Illinois | $32.18 | $66,940 | 11,200 |
| Wyoming | $31.40 | $65,320 | 440 |
| Montana | $31.39 | $65,290 | 1,090 |
| New Jersey | $31.38 | $65,270 | 7,660 |
| Wisconsin | $30.45 | $63,340 | 6,960 |
| Georgia | $30.27 | $62,950 | 11,340 |
| Ohio | $30.23 | $62,890 | 13,160 |
| Arizona | $30.04 | $62,480 | 6,500 |
| Nebraska | $30.02 | $62,430 | 1,750 |
| Alaska | $29.95 | $62,290 | 700 |
| Hawaii | $29.90 | $62,180 | 1,260 |
| North Dakota | $29.71 | $61,790 | 1,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.58 | $61,520 | 11,670 |
| Virginia | $29.19 | $60,720 | 8,960 |
| Kansas | $29.07 | $60,470 | 4,510 |
| West Virginia | $28.96 | $60,240 | 1,960 |
| Maryland | $28.92 | $60,150 | 7,150 |
| Kentucky | $28.80 | $59,900 | 5,040 |
| North Carolina | $28.56 | $59,390 | 13,060 |
| Michigan | $28.18 | $58,610 | 9,220 |
| Florida | $27.85 | $57,940 | 26,340 |
| Tennessee | $27.77 | $57,760 | 9,470 |
| South Dakota | $27.66 | $57,540 | 1,290 |
| Missouri | $27.62 | $57,460 | 8,830 |
| Louisiana | $27.40 | $56,980 | 3,880 |
| Indiana | $26.64 | $55,420 | 8,610 |
| Oklahoma | $26.36 | $54,820 | 4,520 |
| Texas | $26.36 | $54,840 | 29,910 |
| Iowa | $26.23 | $54,560 | 3,020 |
| South Carolina | $25.14 | $52,300 | 4,920 |
| Nevada | $24.38 | $50,720 | 2,270 |
| Arkansas | $24.27 | $50,480 | 3,200 |
| Alabama | $22.97 | $47,790 | 6,690 |
| Mississippi | $22.83 | $47,480 | 3,670 |
| Utah | $22.81 | $47,450 | 6,010 |
| New Mexico | $22.37 | $46,530 | 1,840 |
| Idaho | $21.67 | $45,080 | 2,050 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $44.59 | $92,740 | 370 |
| Medford, OR | $42.81 | $89,040 | 190 |
| Vallejo, CA | $39.97 | $83,140 | 220 |
| Bend, OR | $39.96 | $83,110 | 120 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $39.65 | $82,460 | 90 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $39.37 | $81,900 | 1,820 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $39.35 | $81,840 | 200 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39.13 | $81,390 | 5,860 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $38.85 | $80,800 | 230 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $38.79 | $80,670 | 560 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $55.50 | $115,440 |
| Washington | 29 | $49.73 | $103,438 |
| Oregon | 3 | $47.16 | $98,093 |
| New York | 21 | $45.66 | $94,973 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $42.80 | $89,034 |
| New Jersey | 15 | $41.36 | $86,029 |
| Texas | 4 | $40.37 | $83,970 |
| Arizona | 5 | $38.45 | $79,976 |
| Georgia | 5 | $38.38 | $79,830 |
| Virginia | 17 | $38.26 | $79,581 |
| Colorado | 4 | $38.06 | $79,165 |
| Delaware | 3 | $37.26 | $77,501 |
| Massachusetts | 59 | $36.85 | $76,648 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $36.76 | $76,461 |
| Maryland | 9 | $36.60 | $76,128 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $36.52 | $75,962 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $35.70 | $74,256 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $35.47 | $73,778 |
| Illinois | 12 | $34.36 | $71,469 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $34 | $70,720 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 125 | $37–$62 | $51.36 |
| New York | 149 | $34–$51 | $41.67 |
| Washington | 42 | $33–$45 | $41.02 |
| Oregon | 32 | $34–$45 | $40.11 |
| Massachusetts | 38 | $35–$43 | $38.65 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $31–$48 | $38.46 |
| Nevada | 9 | $31–$41 | $37.10 |
| Idaho | 14 | $33–$38 | $36.82 |
| Montana | 38 | $33–$39 | $35.64 |
| Florida | 164 | $31–$37 | $34.51 |
| Minnesota | 54 | $29–$41 | $34.23 |
| Illinois | 95 | $31–$40 | $34.02 |
| Virginia | 31 | $27–$38 | $33.30 |
| Nebraska | 96 | $29–$35 | $33.16 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 2,063 distinct offers, median $33 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarinHealth | 3 | $82.53 | $171,662 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 3 | $64.63 | $134,430 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $64.63 | $134,430 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $64.22 | $133,578 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 3 | $63.97 | $133,058 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $63.17 | $131,394 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 1 | $62.15 | $129,272 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 1 | $59.89 | $124,571 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 3 | $59.03 | $122,782 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | 1 | $56.99 | $118,539 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 294 postings from 53 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make?
The median medical laboratory scientist pay across 294 postings with published pay is $39.46 per hour, about $82,077 a year. Half of the postings fall between $36 and $47 per hour.
Which states pay medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($55.50/hr), Washington ($49.73/hr), Oregon ($47.16/hr).
What do medical laboratory scientists get paid at other employers in Massachusetts?
- Cambridge Public Health CommissionEverett, MA$45.18/hr
- UMass Memorial Health CareNashoba SEF, MA$41.46/hr
- Baystate Medical Center, Inc.Springfield, MA$40.31/hr
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